The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 132
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 27.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Ackerman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Kennedy Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrchard Lea Junior School
Primary · Very close
Light Years School
Independent · 675m away
Oak Meadow Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 681m away
St Columba Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 681m away
St Columba CE Primary School
Primary · 769m away
Uplands Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Henry Cort Community College
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Orchard Lea Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Lea Infant School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orchard Lea Infant School?
Orchard Lea Infant School currently has 132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orchard Lea Infant School take?
Orchard Lea Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orchard Lea Infant School?
Orchard Lea Infant School is in Fareham, PO15 6BJ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orchard Lea Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Orchard Lea Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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